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MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews has issued a violation to Taft Development Group after hundreds of trees that were promised to be preserved at an apartment complex project on Monroe Road were cut down earlier this month. The violation was discussed at the Matthews

Board of Commissioners meeting March 11 and the miscue will cost Taft $150,000. The town has fined the developers $50,000 for a zoning violation, and Taft has promised to set aside $100,000 for landscaping enhancements along Monroe Road to replace the lost trees once the project is finished. Taft Development is constructing the see TREES, Page 2A

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• Kandi Deitemeyer: Deitemeyer has entered her third year of what could be many as president of Central Piedmont Community Deitemeyer College. She is just the fourth president of the college, which is more than 50 years old. • Tracey Harill: The Providence High School principal began her teaching career at Independence High in 1992 and has the distinction of overseeing the opening of Mint Hill Middle in 2003. • Q. Shante Martin: The Matthews resident works as general counsel for the N.C. Community College System, which oversees 58 institutions, and serves on the school board for Matthews Charter Academy. • Mary McCray: After retiring in 2011 with more than 30 years of classroom experience, the Mint Hill resident successfully McCray campaigned for a seat on the school board. She's entering her seven year as chair. • Edith McElroy: For at least 10 years, the Venezuelan native has served as dean of CPCC's Levine Campus, which offers business, international and general studies programs. • Christy Morrin: The longtime educator has been the founding principal of two local charter schools: Queens Grant Community School in

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MATTHEWS – The Butler girls basketball team had spent much of its dream season bullying opponents early and wearing them down late, but for a crucial eight-minute stretch, it was the Bulldogs who couldn’t find their toughness. They fell 57-39 in the NCHSAA 4A Final Four to West Forsyth on March 9. Butler, who ends the season at 28-3, had averaged over 65 points per game coming in, but at times, couldn’t even get into their own offensive

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don't think the world would have been ready for me wearing spandex. Had certain teachers not intervened over the course of my youth, I probably would have become a supervillan with a hunger to horde the world's chocolate supply. I was a good student, but the knock against me growing up was participation. Many teachers over the years urged me to participate more. A few teachers got me to break out of my shell. see VICK, Page 2A

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Residences Galleria across the street from the Family Dollar corporate headquarters and distribution center. The project, which was approved by the town in early 2017, will have 250 housing units consisting of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as two- and three-bedroom townhouses. The project costs $35 million, and the developers paid $2.6 million for the property. During the rezoning process, Taft said about 18 percent of the trees on the 22acre parcel would be saved but that may not happen when a subcontractor cut down around 200 trees that were supposed to have been preserved. Catherine Hall was one of several nearby residents who voiced concerns about the project when it was first proposed almost three years ago. She said her worst fears were realized when work on the project began. “One of our primary goals was to maximize the tree save on that area,” Hall said. “I was concerned even after we came to a compromise that we could live with that in some way the tree save would not be followed. Not by intentional plan or something that was intended to happen. There were so many details in it that I was scared that when people came out with the bulldozers they would not have the correct information in hand and a mistake would be made.’’ That is exactly what happened.

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Business teacher Cynthia Twisdale got me comfortable enough to join Future Business Leaders of America and win some confidence-boosting awards. English teacher Carol Dover helped me take writing more seriously, while typing teacher Kay Copley connected me with the county newspaper editor, propelling me toward this path. As we approach the final stretch of the 2018-19 school year, we at Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly want to give graduating seniors an opportunity to thank teachers that played important roles in their lives.

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Dustin Mills, who is the president of Taft-Mills, told the board that his company dropped the ball and said the plans given to the subcontractor were confusing. Mills said this is the first time in 40 years that Taft has been levied a fine for a tree violation. “This should not have happened,” Mills said. “It shocked us. I stand before you to make a formal and public apology. Quite honestly, this was just a horrendous mistake. When we first found out (March 5), we ceased operations as quickly as possible. This is not a subcontractor issue. We are the contractor.” Taft is now looking at preserving trees that were slated to be cut down on the site, including trees near City Barbeque. But Hall said at the board meeting that she has not been given a commitment from the developers that will happen and urged the board to preserve as many trees as possible. She also asked that the $50,000 fine be set aside for tree planting on the property. “We have been on site to look at the opportunities that we might be able to do next,” Hall said. “We don’t need to be here. This is something that could have been prevented. I don’t think this was intentional. I feel it was a major miscommunication.’’ Mills said he will work with area residents and the town on the enhancements that will be added along Monroe Road. “That will have community buy-in,” Mills said. “We are going to make it right. There is not a near-term opportunity to plant trees because for the next six months, it is going to be an active site as far as clearing and balancing the site.”

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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is asking for the public's help for a case involving a body found March 8 down an embankment along the 1800 block of East John Street. The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner is investigating the cause of death. Police believe the body had been at the location for several weeks due to the level of decomposition. Police had initially asked the public's help in identifying the victim based on a description of clothing and bike found nearby. They identified him on March 12 as Shawn AnHorton tonio Horton, 46, of Charlotte. Police still would like to get information regarding Horton's whereabouts over the past several weeks. At the time of his death, he was wearing blue jeans, light brown work-style boots and a multi-colored hooded coat with a distinctive print. He rode a purple and silver Huffy Stone Mountain bicycle. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact MPD at 704-847-5555.

CHARLOTTE – City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County customers can access a new CHAT feature when they visit the 311 website, whether from a personal computer or a mobile device. Customers will receive the same service via CHAT as they would by calling 311. Although customers still have the option to call, 311 Division Manager Raquishela Stewart said a recent study indicated many people prefer to use mobile devices or websites to get information. CHAT also allows 311 staff to accommodate more complex customer service issues, Stewart said. Representatives will be available to answer questions via CHAT from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays.

Providence Day alum earns SEC POY honors CHARLOTTE – Former Providence Day basketball star Grant Williams has been named the SEC Player of the Year for the second-straight season. Williams, a junior forward for Tennessee, averages 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 57 percent from the field and 83 percent from the free-throw line. He becomes just the 10th player in SEC history to win the award in back-to-back years and the first since Corliss Williamson did so in 1994 and 1995 while at Arkansas. Williams is also the second Providence Day player to win the SEC Player of the Year twice, joining former Charger Tiffany Mitchell, a former South Carolina star who now plays with Indiana in the WNBA.

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Enos gives back to school MATTHEWS – It didn't take long for Ryan Enos to give back to his alma mater, Socrates Academy. The Queens Grant High School senior constructed a gaga ball pit at Socrates Academy, where he went to elementary and middle school. The pit was his comEnos munity service project for his Eagle Scout award. Enos, of Matthews Boy Scout Troop 140, was awarded the Eagle Scout rank Feb. 10 at Cross & Crown Lutheran Church. He is the son of Terry and Donna Enos of Matthews and grandson of Peter and Joanne McMurtrie of Mint Hill.

Students make Stop the Bleed kits MATTHEWS – Students from the Butler High School Academy of Health Sciences assembled Stop the Bleed kits March 5 using supplies donated by Elevation Church Matthews. The Department of Homeland Security developed Stop the Bleed to empower people to control bleeding in gunshot and trauma victims. Kits provide supplies and instructions for all classrooms at Butler. Brandi Rabon, who sits on the advisory board of the academy, found a way to make kits at a lower price and asked her church if they'd help Butler.

David Weekley Homes extends promotion CHARLOTTE – David Weekley Homes is extending incentives on move-in ready, or ready soon, homes in the Charlotte area during its Ring in Big Savings event to April 30. The promotion offers homebuyers up to a $20,000 home discount when they select a David Weekley quick move-in home. Homebuyers will receive a $10,000 home discount on select homes in the Massey community, a $15,000 home discount on select homes in Belton Street and a $20,000 home discount on select homes in Carson, Eden Hall and Fullwood Station. David Weekley Homes is building in nine communities throughout the area with prices ranging from the $250,000s

CHARLOTTE – Loryn Wurst, formerly of Hero Fitness Charlotte, has launched a new venture, Reboot Fitness Center. The company hopes to help 500 locals restart their health and fitness journeys this year through six-week programs. They've already helped 55 people with its first six-week program. The next program started March 4 and cost $25. It includes three classes a week, online workouts, a nutrition plan, chances to win prizes and weekly workshops hosted by local experts that include yoga and goal-setting. Register by calling 980-200-6863 or emailing hello.rebootfitness@gmail.com. Find out more about the program and Reboot Fitness on its Facebook page or https:// meetme.so/reboot1.

Cureton appointed as District Court Judge RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Donald Cureton Jr., of Charlotte, to serve as District Court Judge for Judicial District 26, Mecklenburg County. Cureton's legal experience includes serving as a district court judge from 2011 to 2018, assistant public defender and practicing law in the private sector. The Charlotte native is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University and Howard University School Law School. Cureton will fill the seat previously held by Judge Louis Trosch Jr., who now serves as Superior Court Judge in Mecklenburg County.

Novant Health: Slow down, live in the moment CHARLOTTE – Novant Health has launched a campaign encouraging people to slow down and be more present to experience life’s everyday moments. The campaign, “Live in the Moment,” aims to raise awareness about the alarming effects of everyday stress on the body due to factors like work, busy schedules, co-dependence on technology and not enough focus on selfcare. “While ingrained in nearly every aspect of our lives today, it has become clear that over-reliance on technology and the resulting social isolation it can cause can have devastating effects on health,” said Dr. Darlene Ifill-Taylor, Novant Health Psychiatric Associates. “At Novant Health, we have emphasized resilience programs for our team members for several years and have seen firsthand the benefits and fulfillment that mindfulness and being more present can have on an individual’s physical and mental well-being.”

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sets. “They were playing more physical than we were,” Butler coach Mark Sanders said. “They were a whole lot more aggressive and more physical.” Butler trailed 13-9 late in the first quarter when everything went wrong. “They sort of took away my (strength),” said junior point guard Payton Sutton. “They took away our shooters, they were face-guarding and I couldn’t get it to our shooters. (Michaela Lane) stepped up, but it was a little hard to get her the ball to finish.” In the first half, the Bulldogs made just 4-of-15 shots and committed nine turnovers. West Forsyth got three 3-pointers from Destiny Griffin and senior guard Callie Scheier dazzled her way to 10 first half points. Behind their strong play, West Forsyth went on an 18-2 run and opened a fourpoint lead into a 31-11 halftime lead. “They only scored 11 points in the second quarter, but we didn’t score any,” Sanders said. “We got some shots, but we took some rushed shots. You can’t turn the ball over against a good team – bad shots and turnovers came back to bite us tonight. “To me, we played tentative and they played aggressive. We had some opportunities to get some layups, but they ended up

being turnovers because instead of catching the ball with two hands, the ball was hitting off their hands and going out of bounds.” The Bulldogs showed some flashes of themselves in the second half and outscored West Forsyth 28-26, but the damage had already been done. Scheier scored a game-high 23 points. Griffin added 16 points and nine rebounds. “(Scheier) presented some challenges,” Sanders said. “She might be better than advertised. She’s strong with the ball and we couldn’t take it away from her, she finished and she found open people. When she was trapped, she’d find the open person. “But (Griffin) really got going and they rolled it out. We didn’t do a good job of closing out on her at all.” At halftime, Sanders said he specifically challenged Lane, the star post who averaged over 13 points and 12 rebounds per game this season. After going 1-for-3 and scoring just two points in the first half, Lane took over inside at times and finished with a team-high 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Michaela Dixon scored six points, and Hailey Nance added five points in the loss. Butler will lose both of those seniors – along with reserve Renee Kennedy – as senior rotation players, but they will return four starters in Lane, leading scorer Micahla Funderburk, Sutton and shooting guard Ashlynn Dotson. That’s a formidable foursome, and along

with reserve Noura Aboutaleb, will make the Bulldogs at least the favorites to repeat as Southwestern 4A champions. But to Sanders, the loss will only fuel what they have in store for next year. “I told Micahla Funderburk she needs to go back in the lab because we’ll be back next year,” he vowed. “We have basically five

starters coming back because we rotate some, but we have five juniors coming back and a couple of sophomores. We’ll be back. This right here just makes us hungry. The girls I have are going to come back and work harder, and they won’t have this taste in their mouths next year.”

Junior point guard Payton Sutton draws contact as she goes up for a shot in the West regional championship. Butler was held scoreless in the second quarter and lost 57-39.

Buying a Business: An Overview Butler’s Michaela Lane looks to attack the basket against East Forsyth defenders in the West regional championship, which Butler lost 57-39 despite 17 points from Lane. Andrew Stark/ MMHW photos

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You want to be an entrepreneur, or maybe you are a seasoned and serial entrepreneur and looking for a new addition to a business portfolio. One thing to consider is buying an existing business instead of starting your own. Whether you are a newbie or an old pro it is a good idea to seek legal assistance for a purchase. There is often a misunderstanding or underappreciation of just what goes into buying a business. It is more than simply papering a deal with a form contract. From transaction structure to key terms negotiation to risk assessment, the path to business acquisition is littered with complexities and nuances. To help illustrate this process, here is a brief outline of the typical components of a business purchase.

to complete the deal. Signing a letter of intent and even a purchase contract do not, if properly drafted, irrevocably obligate the buyer to purchase the seller’s business. A buyer should be prepared for the eventuality that a given transaction may not be the right deal. Perhaps the numbers just do not work. Maybe the risk exposure is a bit high for the seller’s price. Or maybe the purchase price or other key terms should be renegotiated based on this review. To make the decision to move forward, due diligence should be thorough, careful and extensive, and include an openbook review of the seller, including financials, operational records, contracts, debts, liabilities and whatever else the buyer thinks relevant.

Negotiating the Core Business Terms.

Real Estate. The rights to the real estate on which a seller’s business sits (assuming real estate is involved) must also be transferred. This will typically mean either a purchase or a lease assignment. For most small to medium-sized business purchases, the real estate is leased and the lease must be transferred. Working through the commercial landlord’s requirements can be a difficult and lengthy process, often underestimated by the buyer. More than one deal has been lost, and many have been made more difficult and longer than anticipated, because of the lease assignment process.

A business acquisition transaction typically begins with the parties negotiating and agreeing upon the core business terms of the deal in what is typically referred to as a letter of intent or term sheet. Just what goes into a letter of intent or term sheet will vary on the transaction, but can include a variety of terms. One of the first terms to be set is transaction structure, with most being either an asset or an entity purchase. The parties will set a purchase price and a mechanism for paying it, such as in full at closing, over time, or utilizing an earnout, indemnification escrow or other risk allocation component. Key assets may be addressed, including inventory, equipment and accounts receivable. Terms of the seller’s restrictive covenants, including non-competition and non-solicitation obligations, must be set and must be enforceable. Real estate must be accounted for, typically either a lease assignment or real estate purchase. Post-closing seller obligations, closing time frame, key closing conditions, exclusivity and confidentiality, among others, should be negotiated and included in the letter of intent.

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Due Diligence. Proper due diligence must be done by a purchaser in every transaction to confirm that the seller can sell what is promised and that the buyer really wants

Entity Formation. If the transaction involves an asset purchase, the buyer should form a new entity to be the record owner of the assets and the business. Entity formation is often much more involved than a buyer may anticipate, particularly if the buyer includes multiple people or investors, in which case it is highly advised to take the time and effort to establish partnership or investor agreements to establish the rights and obligation of the different owners prior to closing. Closing. Closing is the consummation of the deal. Any acquisition documents must be finalized and completed. The settlement statement for the transaction must be prepared. Lender requirements must be met. Funds received and disbursed by the closing agent. Liens paid off and title cleared. Buying a business is an incredibly big step, one not to be rushed. A prospective buyer or group of buyers should have or acquire a good understanding of this process and risks involved before setting down the path to business purchase. LEGAL DISCLAIMER. The information herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The information is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter. The above is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. Consult your attorney with questions.

Page 4A • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • March 15, 2019 • Sheryl Smith: Mint Hill Town Manager Brian Welch promoted her from executive assistant to assistant to the town manager because her role became more managerial. She's organized town events, such as Mint Hill Madness.

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Mint Hill and Matthews Charter Academy, where she currently presides. • Jennifer Schroeder: Schroeder works as principal of Crestdale Middle, which in recent years has added a creative arts magnet program to its Schroeder offerings. • Sheila W. Shirley: The Matthews resident knows first hand what $1 billion looks like, having worked as chief financial officer for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools since 2000. • Krista Tolchin: As principal of Queen's Grant Community School in Mint Hill, she's responsible for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. • Ericia Turner: The Rocky River principal not only manages a large high school, but she's done it with respect from her peers, earning East Learning Community Principal of the Year honors in 2017.

Health/Safety

• Jennifer Anthony: Outside of her duties overseeing finances at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Anthony was appointed as treasurer of the Matthews Chamber of Commerce's board of directors. • Michelle Archer: The Matthews police sergeant has been recognized for her work as a school resource officer at Butler High School, as well as presided over the N.C. Association of School Resource Officers. • Amy Carr: Low income and uninsured people can get help at the Matthews Free Medical Clinic, which Carr brings awareness to as executive director. • Karla Ennis: Aside from supervising community health and wellness at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, the registered nurse chairs the Levine Senior Center's board of directors. • Tracy Forster: She serves as

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Kim Rhodarmer (center) accepts an award from Paige McKinney. Photo courtesy of Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce

chief nursing officer at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, as well as a board member for the Matthews Help Center. • Katrina Graue: The Mint Hill resident oversees felony investigations as deputy chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, where she's worked since 1990. • Joy Greear: The successful opening of Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center can be attributed to Greear's leadership as president. • Gibbie Harris: The award-winning health director has worked to restore faith in Mecklenburg's health department following a series of missteps that Harris occurred during her predecessor's tenure. • Lou Ann McAdams: She helped found the Matthews Free Medical Clinic 15 years ago and has served as its medical director since it opened. • Colleen Rhyant: The admin-

istrative director at Atrium Health provides guidance to the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce.

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• Pat Cotham: The county commissioner has advocated for more collaboration among Mecklenburg's municipalities and been an ally of the growing homeless population. • Barbara Dement: The only woman on the Matthews Board of Commissioners, Dement advocates for preserving the community's small Dement town feeling and keeping the tax rate low. • Dena Diorio: The Mecklenburg County manager has worked to expand access to county services, as well as shore up processes involving the reval, health department and data management. • Becky Hawke: The assistant town manager for Matthews represents the community on various nonprofit boards, including the

Matthews Chamber of Commerce and Matthews Help Center. • Rachel Hunt: The education consultant has wasted no time in her first term in the N.C. House of Representatives, sponsoring a handful of bills. • Angela Lee: More than a million people are affected by her leadership at Charlotte Water, which is responsible for water and wastewater in Mecklenburg County. • Lee Anne Moore: Matthews Alive has generated more than $1.6 million for dozens of area nonprofits over the years. Moore coordinates the region's largest Labor Day parade and festival. • Susan Rodriguez-McDowell: In her first term with the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, she has met with the immigrant community following ICE raids and advocated for raising pay for county employees. • Naida Sergel: No one knows the Town of Mint Hill's $15 million budget better than Sergel, who has served as finance director since 2003.

• June Bayless: Artistic director and founder of the Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, Bayless is responsible for bringing a Bayless community theater experience to generations of children. • Sandra Conway: After years of working in the private sector, Conway joined the Matthews Help Center in 2014 as human resource manager and became executive director in February 2018. • Jennifer Ginn: Since 2009, Ginn has been the spiritual leader at Cross & Crown Lutheran Church in Matthews. She has also been elected dean of the Mecklenburg/Union conference within the North Carolina Synod ELCA. • Dahn Jenkins: She directs the Levine Senior Center, which offers fitness, arts, crafts and informational programming for adults over the age of 50. • Kim Rhodarmer: The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce recognized Rhodarmer with the Tina Ross Business Leadership Award for her work with Servant's Heart of Mint Hill. • Natisha Rivera-Patrick: Not only does she serve as executive director for the Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity, but she's worked with a task force formed by the Matthews Planning Board to examine affordable housing. • Sue Sproat: The Matthews Chamber of Commerce recently awarded Sproat with the Matthews Women in Business Award and her nonprofit, the COS Kids Child Development Campus, as the Nonprofit of the Year. see WOMEN, Page 5A

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• Becky Griffin & Paula Lester: Both lead historical groups in their respective towns: Griffin in Mint Hill and Lester in Matthews. • Tina Whitley: After the former chamber leader has settled into a real estate career, the Matthews Human Services Council recognized her with the 2017-18 Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award for her community contributions.

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• Julie Ayers: A principal with LBA Haynes Strand PPC, Ayers has won several awards from the likes of NAWBO Charlotte and Enterprising Women magazine. • Kelly Barnhardt: Under her leadership, the Matthews Chamber of Commerce continues to offer a full slate of programming while attracting members from outside of town limits. • Laura Budd: As one half of Weaver | Budd Attorneys at Law, Budd maintains ties with the Matthews Chamber of Commerce and various bar associations. She's also Budd heavily involved in the Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association.

• Jennifer Garrity & Kimberly Gossage: The duo operate a law firm in downtown Matthews. Each serves on various boards of directors in town. • Tara Goodfellow: Through Athena Consultants, Goodfellow provides career direction and leadership coaching. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, and she sits on the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. • Anna Granger: Not only is she owner of 1st Choice Properties, but she also serves as vice president of the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce's executive board. • Paige McKinney: The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce has grown more diverse during McKinney's reign as executive director. A natural connector, she's worked to make the organization even more personable. • Taryn Mecia: She's vice president of legal compliance at Harris Teeter, but still has time to be involved with the Matthews Free Medical Clinic. • Sandi Salisbury: Allen Tate Companies promoted her to branch manager of its Matthews/Mint Hill office last year, allowing her to Salisbury manage a few dozen agents and staff.

Matthews-Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Barnhardt (left) chats during a Business After Hours event at BrandRPM. MMHW file photo

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CRIME SCENE The Matthews Police Department reported these incidents Feb. 25 to March 3: Alcohol • 100 block of East John Street: DWI. Feb. 28 Break-Ins, • Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St.: Nothing taken. Feb. 28 • 600 block of Marion Drive: Copper wire stolen. Feb. 25 • 800 block of Greenbridge Drive: Copper wire stolen. Feb. 25 • 2000 block of Massy Clark Drive: Metals stolen. Feb. 25 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 2200 block of Annecy Drive: Money and credit/ debit cards stolen. Feb. 25 • 2800 block of Firewood Drive: Break-in reported. Feb. 25 • 2900 block of Rice Road: Change stolen. Feb. 25 • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Break-in reported. March 2 • 11800 block of Idlewild Road: Non-forced break-in. Feb. 25 Fraud/Forgery • 400 block of Wilcrest Drive: Credit card fraud. March 1 • 1400 block of Ashley Creek Drive: Forgery of bank notes. Feb. 25 • 1900 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Credit card fraud. Feb. 26 • 2200 block of Matthews Township Parkway.: Credit card fraud. Feb. 28 Property Damage • 1800 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Damage to vehicle hood. Feb. 25 • 1900 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Damage to automobile. March 1 • 2000 block of Mt. Harmony Church Road: Damage to pickup truck/gas tank. Feb. 26 • 2300 block of Matthews Township Parkway: Damage to driver's door

handle. March 3 • 9600 block of Independence Pointe Parkway: Damage to TV. Feb. 28 • 9800 block of Treeside Lane: Damage to window/ interior. March 2 • 11400 block of East Independence Boulevard: Damage to vehicle gas tank. Feb. 28 Thefts • 7-Eleven, 11208 E. Independence Blvd.: Condom, eye drops, shampoo and air freshener stolen. March 3 • Harris Teeter, 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Ribeye steaks stolen. March 3 • Lowes, 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy.: Tools stolen. Feb. 25 • Texas Roadhouse, 10450 E. Independence Blvd.: Tablet, laptop, wireless headphones, purse and other items stolen. March 3 • 1700 block of Chambers Drive: Vehicle stolen. March 3 • 2600 block of Livery Stable Drive: Building material stolen. Feb. 28 • 10500 block of Paces Avenue: Tag stolen. Feb. 27 The Mint Hill Police Department reported the incident Feb. 25 to March 4: Assaults/Threats • 9000 block of Minnie Lemmond Lane: Communicating threats. Feb. 26 • 10500 block of Arlington Church Road: Assault on a female. March 4 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 5800 block of Versage Drive: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 27 • 6800 block of Olde Sycamore Drive: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 28 • 7400 block of Olde Sycamore Drive: Theft of vehicle and larceny of firearm. Feb. 27 • 7900 block of White Cliffs Drive: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 25 • 8000 block of Jefferson

Colony Road: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 25 • 9000 block of Truelight Church Road: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 27 • 9100 block of Morgan Glenn Drive: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 25 • 9200 block of Arlington Hills Drive: Theft from vehicle. Feb. 25 Drugs • 5700 block of Gatekeeper Lane: Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. March 2 • 6800 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Possession of schedule I controlled substance and drug equipment violations. March 3 • 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. March 3 Forgery/Fraud • 8000 block of Blair Road: Financial transaction card fraud and larceny. March 1 • 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Credit card fraud. March 2 Property Damage • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Destruction/ damage/vandalism of property. Feb. 25 • 9200 block of Fairview Road: Hit and run. Feb. 25 Robberies • 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Armed robbery. Feb. 25 Thefts • 5000 block of Stoney Pond Lane: Vehicle theft. March 3 • 5800 block of Willhill Road: Vehicle theft. Feb. 25 Other • 5500 block of Versage Drive: Illegal dumping. Feb. 25 • 9400 block of Central Drive: Possession of stolen vehicle, flee to elude and property damage. March 4 • 9900 block of Heathergate Lane: Order for arrest and breaking and entering. Feb. 28

Union County Commissioner Stony Rushing (right) chats with other leaders March 9 during the Union County Republican Party Convention. Paul Nielsen/MMHW photo

Four candidates have joined Congressional race RALEIGH – Residents in the 9th Congressional District have until March 15 to file paperwork to join the race. Four people have filed March 11 and 12: Dan McCready, a Democrat from Charlotte; Stony Rushing, a Republican from Wingate; Fern Shu-

bert, a Republican from Marshville; and Jeff Scott, a Libertarian from south Charlotte. Three other Republicans addressed the Union County Republican Party Convention on March 9 with the intent on campaigning for the seat. They were south Charlotte residents Matthew Ridenhour and Nadia Robinson, as well as Stevie Rivenbark of Fayetteville. Visit www.ncsbe.gov for details.

Town asks transporation leaders to delay widening by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews has taken another step in asking that a portion of the planned widening of John Street be delayed. Mayor Paul Bailey sent a letter to the N.C. Department of Transportation on Jan. 14 asking for the “Matthews portion” of the project be delayed. Bailey asked NCDOT to delay the portion from Trade Street to 1-485 until other road projects near John Street. are completed. Bailey also said in his letter that the delay will also give the town’s working group more time to work on design details for that section, including the “potential for a reduced typical section.” The Matthews Board of Commissioners voiced its unanimous support for the delay at its Dec. 10 meeting. The board’s preferred design for the Matthews portion of the project is a two-lane cross section with improvements while NCDOT is proposing a four-lane road. NCDOT responded by telling the town

it needs to seek approval for a delay from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Matthews Transportation Planner Dana Stoogenke sent a letter to CRTPO on March 12 asking that it approve a 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Planning amendment that splits the current planned 6.5-mile project into two sections. Section A would be the portion from Trade Street to I-485 while Section B would be the portion from I-485 to Wesley Chapel-Stouts Road in Indian Trail. The town is only asking that Section A be delayed. NCDOT engineer Stewart Basham told commissioners at their March 11 meeting that this is the first time that either he or NCDOT Division Engineer Scott Cole have been asked to delay a project. “This is sort of uncharted territory for us,” Basham said. “The end result has been a lot of conversations with our upper management, conversations with Federal Highway. It does appear that a delay in the project is possible.’’ It is expected that CRTPO with take up the town’s amendment request at its April meeting.

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WEEKLY PICKS Food Bonefish Grill now offers delivery through DoorDash. The app is offering free delivery for first time orders from the fresh fish restaurant through March 18 with a minimum $15 order. Find Bonefish Grill under the ‘Try Me Free’ section.

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Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House opens on North Trade Street in time for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. Special events include DJ Moe on the patio at 1 p.m. March 16, as well as face painting (1 p.m.) bagpiper (2 p.m.) and Irish music (6 p.m.) March 17.

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Music Wanda Lopez, a native of Cuba, has been booked for three shows at Machu Picchu Restaurant in Matthews this spring, the first of which takes place March 16.

Puppet show The Mint Hill Library invites young children and their families to a puppet show and other activities that build reading skills from 6:30 to 7 p.m. March 20.

Movies Jordan Peele, who freaked movie-goers out in 2017 with “Get Out,” returns to the horror genre this week with the release of “Us.” The film follows a family as they deal with creepy doppelgangers. Also, “Captain Marvel” should have a strong second weekend.

Pipe and drum bands, such as Queen City Juvenile Pipes and Drums, provide a more traditional experience during St. Patrick's Day celebrations. MMHW file photo

No one should get headaches from planning their St. Patrick's Day weekend. Save the headaches for the hangover you're sure to experience well into the following week. While restaurants and bars across the region are serving their fair share of green beer and corned beef hash, here are a few of the larger festivals you'll find in Mecklenburg and Union counties over the weekend.

Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Parade Peter Byrne, president of the Charlotte Irish Connection, is grand marshal of the 23nd annual parade. He'll be joined by floats, marching groups, pipe and drum bands, Irish dancers, dogs, horses and leprechauns. The parade starts at Tryon and 9th streets. It continues south on Tryon Street, takes a left onto 3rd Street and finishes at Caldwell Street. see CELEBRATE, Page 2B

COMING SOON Theaters March 22: Us March 22 Hotel Mumbai March 29: Dumbo March 29: The Beach Bum March 29: Unplanned March 29: Diane March 29: A Vigilante March 29: White Chamber March 29: The Brink April 5: Shazam! April 5: Pet Sematary April 5: The Best of Enemies

This still is taken from the Olympic Channel's original series, “The Z Team.” The show follows Christian Laettner as he mentors the Garinger boys basketball team.

Redbox March 19: Mercy March 19: Russian Bride March 19: Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse March 19: The Princess and the Dragon March 19: The Quake March 22: Mary Poppins Returns March 26: Aquaman March 26: Second Act March 26: If Beale Street Could Talk March 26: Stan & Ollie March 26: Beneath the Leaves March 26: What Lies Ahead March 26: Against the Clock March 26: Changeover

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Netflix March 15: Arrested Development (S:5B) March 15: Love, Death & Robots March 15: Queer Eye (S:3) March 15: Turn Up Charlie March 19: Amy Schumer Growing March 22: The Dirt March 29: Santa Clarita Diet (S:3) March 29: The Highwaymen March 29: The Legend of Cocaine Island

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Hulu March 15: Like Water for Chocolate (1992) March 15: No Way Out (2018) March 15: The Fog (2005) March 15: Wings of the Dove (1997) March 16: Tea with the Dames (2018) March 17: Divide and Conquer (2018) March 18: Assassination Nation (2018) March 19: Fear the Walking Dead (S:4) March 19: Juda Complete (S:1) March 19: The Fix Series Premiere March 19: A Frozen New Year’s (2018) March 20: Girl Most Likely (2013) March 21: The Last Race (2018) March 22: Cardinal Complete (S:3 March 24: Catfish (S-7) March 26: A Cam Life (2018) March 27: Monsters and Men (2018) March 29: The Domestics (2017) March 30: Chef Flynn (2018)

David McGee, president of Mint Hill Arts, presents first place to Autumn Nixon. Jay Alexander/Mint Hill Arts

Nixon wins Mint Hill Arts student show MINT HILL – Autumn Nixon won first place in Mint Hill Arts' 11th annual student art show for her colored pencil drawing, “To the Stars, through Adversity.” Autumn, a sophomore, was taught art by her mother at the Nixon Academy of Art. Mint Hill Arts recognized winners at the opening reception March 1. The show features 130 pieces of art from area schools – 77 from students in elementary and middle schools and 53 from high school students. Charlotte artist Greg Barnes judged the high school work. Dr. Wesley Robinson, of Robinson Orthodontics, provided awards. Second place was awarded to the watercolor “Seasick” by Margaret Coburn, a freshman taught by Katie Spata at Covenant Day School. Athul Manju Vikas, taught by Teresa Elshoff at Ardrey Kell High School, took third place with an untitled piece. see ART SHOW, Page 4B

Autumn Nixon's colored pencil drawing, “To the Stars, through Adversity,” won first place.

Duke legend talks mentoring Garinger players, watching today's NBA by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

With March Madness right around the corner, there may be no better person to talk to than Christian Laettner, the former Duke star who hit one of the most memorable buzzer-beaters in tournament history. Laettner has a lot of other claims to fame, too, including being the only player in history to ever start four Final Fours, a 13-year NBA career including an all-star berth and for being a member of the famous 1992 Dream Team. In January 2018, Laettner worked with the basketball team at Garinger. He spent a week with the team and coached them to a win against East Meck, snapping a nine-game losing streak. The experience is featured in a new episode of the Olympic Channel’s original series, “The Z Team,” which see LAETTNER, Page 6B

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• When: 11 a.m. March 16 • Where: Tryon Street, Charlotte • Details: www.charlottestpatsday.com Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Festival The Charlotte Goes Green / St. Patrick’s Day Festival features more than 60 vendors selling arts, crafts, food and drink. The festival touts live music by The Federal Clan Kings and Irish Folk band Mulligans Banned, dancers from Charlotte’s premier Irish dance schools, and a pipe and drum band performance by the Grandfather Mountain Highlanders. Children can have fun at the Celtic Kid’s Zone. • When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 16 • Where: South Tryon Street from 3rd to Stonewall streets, Charlotte • Details: www.charlottestpatsday.com Celtic Festival Historic Latta Plantation is entering its seventh year of celebrating Celtic culture with this festival. This year's entry features traditional music, dance, historic encampments, as well as more contemporary festival touches, such as food trucks and a craft beer garden. Admission costs $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students and free for ages 5 and younger. • When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 and 17 • Where: Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville • Details: www.lattaplantation.org Shamrockin' South End The South End provides a bar crawl experience you can navigate via walking, pedaling or gliding in an electric scooter. Participating bars and restaurants include All American Pub, Hot Taco, Mac's Speed Shop, The Brickyard, The Gin Mill and Tavern on the Tracks. Slate Charlotte is the spot to get a survival kit with a map of participating locations and bandanna for access to partying later that night at Oak Room Nightclub. • When: 1 to 8 p.m. March 16 • Where: Slate Charlotte, 200 E. Bland St., Charlotte • Details: www.slateclt.com

Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse is among 15 businesses participating in the fifth annual Shamrock Crawl in downtown Matthews. The taphouse will offer live music, drink specials and a corn beef and cabbage dinner. MMHW file photos

Green River Revival This is the festival where the water at the U.S. National Whitewater Center turns green. The festival includes the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run in the morning, yoga throughout the day and live music in the afternoon from Akita and Dumpastaphunk. This is a good one for people that like to sweat a little during their partying. • When: 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. March 16 • Where: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte • Details: www.usnwc.org

• When: 11 a.m. March 16 • Where: Downtown Matthews • Details: www.facebook.com/Matthews ShamrockCrawl St. Patrick's Weekend Party Mary O'Neill's will be one of the hottest spots in Waxhaw, as the restaurant holds a two-day festival. Saturday starts with an Irish

breakfast, followed by rugby on TV and a food and beer tent at 11 a.m. Vinyl Tones, In the Name of Love and Smoking Gun are scheduled to perform throughout the day. Sunday festivities include sports on TV, food tent and Irish dancing. • When: March 16 and 17 • Where: 116 W. North Main St., Waxhaw • Details: www.maryoneills.com

Shamrock Crawl Fifteen restaurant and bars in downtown Matthews are participating in the fifth annual event, organized by the Red Brick Partnership. Mac's Speed Shop, Temple Mojo and Jekyll & Hyde are among venues offering live music, while Grace O'Malley's, Stumptown Station and Kristopher's Sports Bar are some of the places serving green beer. You'll find other Irish-influenced food and drink, too.

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THINGS TO DO March 15

St. Patrick's Day Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill hosts a St. Paddy's Day Festival, featuring entertainment from Two 4 the Road, Connick School of Irish Dance and Olde #7 Band. 704-846-4933 Various times; 316 N. Trade St., Matthews

Food Trucks Scratch rides into town for Temple Mojo's Food Truck Friday series. 704-246-8196 5-9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews Pro Soccer The Charlotte Independence opens the 2019 season against the Indy Eleven at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Tickets are required. 704-2061515 7 p.m.; 1505 Tank Town Road, Matthews

March 16 Run Club Temple Mojo's run club takes on the Four Mile Creek Greenway and meets back at the shop for coffee or breakfast. 704-246-8196 8-9 a.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews

Card Gaming Your Local Game Store hosts a Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft on Fridays. Players build their decks through booster packs. Entry costs $10. 704-729-4547 7-11 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road

Prayer Breakfast The theme of the annual Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be “Come to the Altar, Turn struggles into victory.” The free program takes place at Joy Christian Fellowship Church. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. It is open to all men of all faiths and denominations. Arrive early to get the best seats. 704-576-1389 8-11 a.m.; 11516 Idlewild Road, Matthews

March 15-17 Consignment Sale The Green Jean Consignment Sale takes place through March 17 at the Levine Senior Center. Visit www.greenjeanssale.com for hours and pre-sale information. Various times; 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews

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Adoption Event The Greater Charlotte SPCA holds an adoption event for cats and kittens at PetSmart. www.charlottesp ca.org 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 9905 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews Mattress Fundraiser The Butler High School Band holds its seventh annual mattress fundraiser. Sixty floor model mattresses will be available at discounted rates. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews Shamrock Crawl The Red Brick Partnership presents the Historic Downtown Matthews fifth annual Shamrock Crawl. It features Irish-themed beer and food specials, contests and prizes at 15 businesses. 11 a.m.; downtown Matthews

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rick's Day during the town's Shamrock Crawl with a menu that includes Irish-themed food and drink. 704-845-1899 5-10 p.m.; 165 N. Trade St., Matthews

March 18 Knitting Club Knot Just Knitting, a group for anyone who knits, crochets, or wants to learn, convenes at Mint Hill Library. They usually meet on the third Monday of the month. 1-3 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Geek Club The Teen Geek Club celebrates St. Patrick's Day with games and activities. Register in advance. 704-416-5200 4-4:45 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Run Club Mark Kauffman leads a weekly run club at the The Pizza Peel. Runs include 3.5 or six miles through downtown. 704-814-0231 6:30-8 p.m.; 110 Matthews Station St., Matthews

March 19 Grand Opening Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House holds a ribbon cutting with the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. 704443-7060

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Lane scored 17 points and grabbed four rebounds, but Butler lost to West Forsyth, ending their season with a 28-3 record and in the Final Four. Lane averaged 13.5 points and 12.3 rebounds this season and is one of four starters returning for the Bulldogs. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com

Run Club Carolina Beer Temple's run club takes on 1, 3 or 5 mile routes throughout downtown and meets back for beer. 704847-2337 6:45 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews

March 20 Book Club The Pocket-Size Book Club discusses Elizabeth Strout's “Anything is Possible” at the Matthews Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 1-2 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

March 21 Yarn Crafters The Matthews Yarn Crafters convene on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Matthews Library. The group is not a teaching class, so a basic knowledge, as well as supplies, are required. 704-416-5000 2:15-3:45 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews

March 22 Food Trucks Tin Kitchen rides into town for Temple Mojo's Food Truck Friday series. 704-246-8196 5-9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews

March 23 Lacrosse Clinic Carolina Crush Lacrosse hosts its annual free youth clinic for girls and boys (from kindergarten to eighth grade) at the Mint Hill Veteran's Memorial Park. A lacrosse stick is recommended. No other equipment is necessary. Register at www.carolinacrushla crosse.com. 9:30-11 a.m.; 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill Medicine Drop The Mint Hill Police Department collects expired medication at Publix Super Market as part of Operation Medicine Drop Rx. 704-545-9726 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

March 29 Senior Expo Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly hosts the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo at Christ Covenant Church. The event includes vendor booths, free breakfast and lunch, door prizes, giveaways and fellowship. Admission is free, but we ask people register so we can get a handle on food. Register to attend by calling 704-8492261 or emailing rjensen@ cmgweekly.com. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews

LOUD&LIVE March 15 • Beantown Tavern: StellaRising; Coconut Groove Band • CharBar (Mint Hill): Scoot Pittman • Evening Muse: Tony Lucca & Eliot Bronson; Electric Kif & The Moon Unit • Growler USA: Monkeytime Band • Jekyll & Hyde: Two 4 the Road • McGlohan: Chatham County Line • Queens South: Jade Moore • Southern Range: The Gambler’s Band • Stooges Pub: Black Glass • Temple Mojo: Lisa De Novo • Vintners Hill: RC Acoustics • Visulite: Cody Dickinson & Friends

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• Amos’ Southend: Jackyl • Beantown Tavern: Mark Starnes; Delta Fire • Carolina Beer Temple: Lefty the Band • Evening Muse: James Maddock; Preachervan • Fox’s Alley: Monkeytime Band • Jekyll & Hyde: Scott Jackson; Almost Famous • Mac’s Speed Shop: Matone; Woodie & the String Pullers • Machu Picchu (Matthews): Wanda Lopez • Mary O’Neills: Vinyl Tones; In the Name of Love • Moochies: Decarlo • Queens South: Jardin Bridge • Roasted Bone: Next o’ Kin • Southern Range: Ziggy Pockets • Stooges Pub: Shotgun Saints • Sweet Union: Taplow • Temple Mojo: Lenny the Band • Trail House: New Kids Super Fly 90’s Tribute Band • Treehouse Vineyards: Caroline Keller Band • Visulite: Brawley’s Black & Blue 10

March 17 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Hinson’s Drive-In: Big Al • Jekyll & Hyde: Olde #7 Band • Moochies: Steve Long • OMB: Nate Randall Band

March 20 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo

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March 21 • Beantown Tavern: Russell & Friends • Evening Muse: Kyle Danie • Seaboard Brewing: Two of Us

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ARTS BRIEFS

Amusement park enthusiasts Joe Tomaro and John Frato bought a 26-foot-long rocket in 2005 from a warehouse and put it into their growing collection of Euclid Beach memorabilia. They also made it street legal. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway

Some of the winners were (from left) Autumn Nixon (first place), Camila Moreno Lizarazo (honorable mention), Rachael Boyce (honorable mention), Margaret Coburn (second place) and Jayanth Vegesna (honorable mention). Jay Alexander/Mint Hill Arts

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Honorable mentions were awarded to the following students: Jayanth Vegesna, a freshman, taught quilling by his mother, for the piece, “Tiger”; Camila Moreno Lizarazo, a senior at Porter Ridge High School, taught by Janet Kerley, for her acrylic, “St.

Maria Beheads Hubris”; Rachel Boyce, a senior at Covenant Day School, taught by Katie Spata, for her watercolor, “Overgrown”; and Eli Kibler, a junior at Covenant Day School taught by Karen Ernsberger, for the clay bust, “Boss.” These pieces of art, along with many others, will be displayed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays until March 28 at the gallery, 11205 Lawyers Road.

AutoFair to feature rocket ship car CONCORD – The Euclid Beach Park Rocket Ship Car will serve as one of the attractions for the Pennzoil AutoFair on April 4 to 7 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The motorized rocket ship car will share space with a Ghostbusters tribute car, a 60th anniversary display of Chevrolet’s El Caminos, an exhibit of Bonneville Salt Flats racers and a handful of Ridler award-winning custom machines. The AutoFair features more than 50 car club displays and 10,000 vendor spaces with automotive parts and memorabilia. More than 1,500 collectible vehicles of all makes and models will be available for sale around the 1.5-mile superspeedway. Children can enjoy face-painting, bounce houses, games and entertainment in the Play Zone. The event takes place 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, as well as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Single-day tickets cost $11 for adults. A four-day pass costs $32. Admission is free for children 13 and younger with an adult. Buy tickets at 800-455-3267 or www.charlottemo torspeedway.com.

Museum explores Tank Town

Students from Mint Hill Arts exhibited their work in the classroom.

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Heritage Museum opened its exhibit, “Tank Town: A Good Place to Live,” after a year of research into the area settled by former slaves and freedmen after the Civil War. The exhibit explores the people, lifestyles, jobs, schools and community organizations of the neighborhood. A special teaching unit has been developed for third-grade classes, which meets curriculum standards. This unit can be downloaded for free from www.matthewsheritagemuse um.org. The museum opens from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays through Aug. 17 at 232 N. Trade St. The entrance fee costs $4 for adults, $2 for children 10 to 17, and free for children younger than 10. The first Saturdays of the month are free. Schedule tours by calling 704-708-4996 or emailing info@matthewsheritagemuseum.org for details.

Munkens releases new novel

The opening reception for the student art show brought students and their parents, friends and teachers to enjoy art and conversation.

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MATTHEWS – Kenneth J. Munkens has released a new novel, “Satan’s Shadow,” through Amazon and Kindle. Terrorism is the subject of the story that forces readers to come face-to-face with personal conventions and standards. His Bronx upbringing, congenital eye problems and loss of his mother at a young age shaped Munkens’ character, giving him the

strength to face the real world head on with a non-yielding spirit. Some of his other books include “Downtown Dreams,” “Black Ice” and “Rude Awakening in 1969.” Visit www.KennethJMunkens.com for details.

Providence UMC hosts chamber music concert CHARLOTTE – The Providence Chamber Music Series continues with the “Dedicated Compositions” concert. The concert features Krzysztof Penderecki’s Prelude for Solo Clarinet in B-flat (clarinetist Allan Rosenfeld) and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor, op. 50 (violinist Tatiana Karpova, pianist Tomoko Deguchi and cellist Oksana McKarthy). The free concert starts at 7 p.m. March 24 at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Road. Visit www.providenceumc.org/music for details.

Novel delves into near-death experiences CHARLOTTE – Gareth Frank explores consciousness after death in his new novel. “The Moment Between” is a psychological thriller that brings death to life through the story of Dr. Hackett Metzger, a neurologist still recovering from the passing of his wife. He becomes involved in a medical study of neardeath experiences and falls for a woman with a dangerous past. Hackett, a likable and brilliant doctor, is also a bit of an awkward nerd. He agrees to support the study even though his heart and mind tell him that death is final. Life and research are about to collide. Frank will talk about his novel at 2 p.m. March 16 at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road.

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is currently airing. Sports editor Andrew Stark chatted with Laettner about the show, some nostalgia about his March Madness recollection and of course, some Tar Heel talk. Andrew Stark: I understand you were in our area at Garinger working with the basketball team. I know that was a cool experience for them, but what was it like for you? Christian Laettner: It was awesome. As you can imagine, I love basketball, and anytime I’m on the court, I love it. I love working with young players. I love teaching them to not dribble the ball so much. It seems as the game progresses, there is more dribbling and less passing and cutting. Working on stuff like that is fun, and I have a basketball academy, so I do it year round and love it. With the Garinger team, they were a decent team. They were working hard, playing the right way most of the time, but they weren’t getting rewarded for their effort. It was just because they weren’t doing some motivational things and playing the right way and having more fun out there. But it’s hard to have fun when you’re not winning. I came in to give them a little shot in the arm and a little boost in their confidence. A lot of kids were basing their overall happiness on whether they won or not, but I tried to tell them to be happy you’re out here playing basketball and are young. I’m 50 now and can’t play basketball and I miss it. I wish I was 25 and playing still. They needed a little shot in the arm, a hang in there and don’t give up mindset and they did that. They were able to win the game, so it was a lot of fun. I hope my message lasted longer than two weeks, and I hope they still hang in there and believe in each other and believe in the process and have fun no matter what. AS: The game you coached snapped a nine-game losing streak, so something in your message they got. What was it? CL: Yeah, that’s exactly what was going on. They had some good players and some tough defensive players, they just weren’t getting rewarded with a victory. I was able to

come in, work with the players, work with the coaching staff and get them to improve maybe 5 percent. They won and broke that losing streak. I don’t remember their names now because it’s been a year, but they had good players but couldn’t put the ball in the hoop. But they were a good group of kids and they listened to me. Jeez, I’m 50 now and none of them ever saw me play except on YouTube highlights, but they came in, they listened, they paid attention and I think we all had a great time. AS: You mentioned dribbling earlier, what are some other things that you see that have changed or maybe things you try to correct when kids come to your camp or whenever you speak to kids? CL: I’ve learned that coaches, parents and other people will come and say, ‘Christian, we love your attention to detail. We love every time they do something wrong you quickly blow the whistle and correct it and show the right way or in a better fashion.’ So they really appreciate my attention to detail. For the kids, when I make them play fiveon-five without dribbling, they are really bad at it for the first 10 minutes because they’ve never done it or don’t do it enough. I think it’s a great coaching tool for young basketball players. There were times in the NBA when coaches would make us play five-onfive with no dribbling because we were dribbling too much, so it happens on all levels. It’s really fun to make young kids do that, because after five minutes they’ve figured out how to pass, move and get open and how to get the ball from one end of the court all the way to the other without dribbling the ball. When they learn that skill, you can see the light come on in their eyes as they figure out the game a little bit. AS: I guess your model for that would be Klay Thompson. He’s unbelievable at that. CL: Yes, you’re exactly right. And I love the fact they have a stat now with how much you score in a game with the amount of dribbles. There’s a lot of cases like that. JR Smith was the first one I remember them keeping a stat on. He was scoring 20 points in the playoffs and only taking three dribbles. It’s a little different in the NBA game with the spacing and 3-point shooting, but it’s fun to

BROUGHT TO YOU BY teach the young kids to not dribble so much. In today’s game, it seems like everything they do now is off the dribble. AS: Do you like the direction of today’s game, and especially the NBA, as opposed to 20 years ago when it was much more physical and with a lot less 3-pointers being attempted and made? CL: I love the direction of it. I think the NBA is amazing because everyone can shoot a 3-pointer and everyone has guard skills. Even the 7-foot centers or 7-2 centers are hitting threes, they're passing and cutting like guard skills. When I was young, the first people I remember being 6-9 but able to pass the ball and play with guard skills were Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. I always wanted to be like them. AS: I remember watching Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, but for me, you were one of those guys, too. You were 6-10, 6-11 and could post up, go outside and play anywhere. I didn’t like it being a Tar Heel fan, but I respected it. I’m sort of joking, but you were in that group of some of the first people. That’s the norm today, right? CL: Yes, I agree. Now even centers are shooting 3-pointers. I appreciate you saying that, but I was a few years later. I think it started in the late 70s, early 80s where guys could handle the ball and bring the ball up full court and make a nice pass. When I was young, I was 6-11 and everyone knew I was going to be a center, but my dad kept telling me to develop my guard skills. That was a big weapon for someone who was almost seven feet tall and could handle the ball. That’s what I strived for and that was the type of player I wanted to become. Now everyone can do it. Tom Gugliotta was doing it when we were in school. Pete Chilcutt was doing it when we were in school and now (Nikola) Jokic is doing it in the NBA. AS: Some of your career accomplishments are impressive, but I think most impressive and the longest-lasting is the fact you started four Final Fours. Nobody will ever break that in today’s game, but what does that mean to you? CL: It will never get broken because everything has changed and the best players every

year go to the league. It’s one of the things that I’m most proud of. To say that I went to four straight Final Fours is awesome. I’m very proud of that. And the two championships is something I’m obviously very proud of. The only thing I’m not proud of is that I have a losing record to the Tar Heels. I think the only team I have a losing record to is the Tar Heels. I think we were 5-6 against them or something. AS: ESPN made the documentary, titled “Everyone Hates Christian Laettner.” What do you think of that? Is that amusing to you, do you relish that kind of a role or what are your thoughts on it? CL: I think that was a provocative name to an awesome movie. My mother told me, ‘Christian, you have to realize that ESPN doesn’t want just the Duke lovers and the Laettner lovers to watch that movie.’ ESPN wants everyone to watch that movie. It’s a provocative title because they want the Carolina fans, Connecticut fans and Kentucky fans and everyone you ever meet, they want them to watch that movie, too. I think it increased the fan base, but just in terms of it’s an awesome show the way they put it together. It was just really neat. AS: There is maybe some truth to the movie title, though, and especially so for Tar Heels and probably some Kentucky fans, I’d imagine. Who are the most vulgar fans for you? Is it Kentucky, Carolina, Connecticut? CL: No, no, no. It’s nothing like the Carolina game. The Carolina game at Carolina was so much fun because sometimes you felt like you weren’t going to get out of there alive. You were only hoping to be able to walk to the bus and drive back home to Duke. That atmosphere and that type of combative environment was so much fun to play in. Craving hoopla? The ACC Tournament takes place March 12 to 16 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Semifinal games start at 7 and 9 p.m. March 15. The championship starts at 8:30 p.m. March 16. Visit www.theacc.com for details.

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